Practicus

Practicus is seeking an HR Business Partner to support key business areas across the UK and France, blending strategic HR partnering with hands-on delivery in a high-impact role. Based in London with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH), you will lead complex ER, organisational design, and change initiatives, partnering with senior leaders and Works Councils to enable sustainable business growth. The ideal candidate has 6-8+ years HR experience and fluent French.

London 3 days on-site / 2 days WFH (Hybrid) The Role A leading global organisation within the satellite communications sector is seeking an HR Business Partner to support key business areas across the UK and France. This is a high-impact role combining strategic HR partnering with hands on delivery. As the organisation evolves its operating model - moving transactional processes to shared services and AI-driven platforms - you will act as the dedicated, high touch advisor for complex employee relations, change management, and strategic workforce challenges across a large client group. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic and commercially focused solutions across a complex matrixed business Navigate complex local employee relations and manage relationships with French Works Councils and UK Employee Forums Support ongoing business evolution, organisational design, and change management initiatives Partner with leadership through transitions to centralised shared services and new HR operational models Collaborate with specialised global teams across Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Total Rewards Provide autonomous, high-touch advisory with minimal handholding required 6-8+ years of HR experience, with a substantial track record at HR Business Partner level Proven experience partnering with client groups of 400+ heads within a complex, matrixed organisation Native or fluent French language skills (essential for local ER and Works Council oversight) Direct, proven experience managing French Works Councils and UK Employee Forums Strong background in change management, organisational design, and complex ER A conscientious, self starting mindset with the confidence to operate independently Broad industry background welcome; experience navigating complex matrix environments is key Experience supporting regional expansion or broader EMEA client groups

I'm partnering exclusively on the search for an exceptional HR Director to join a growing, PE-backed, blue-collar business at a pivotal point in its evolution. This is not a role for someone looking to simply maintain the status quo. The People function is at an important point of transition, creating a genuine opportunity to build, transform and professionalise HR from the ground up. I'm keen to speak with commercially minded HR leaders who can demonstrate experience across: Building and developing high-performing HR functions Managing, developing and coaching a small HR team, creating capability, accountability and pace Operating within industrial, operational and blue-collar environments Ideally combining a strong HR background with broader operational experience or a genuine understanding of operationally led businesses Working across multi-site, unionised environments Delivering culture change, EVP and organisational development Coaching and constructively challenging senior leaders Developing workforce planning, talent and succession strategies Managing complex employee relations and trade union relationships Working effectively with executive leadership teams and Private Equity stakeholders Bringing energy, pace and commercial thinking to business transformation You'll work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, acting as a trusted adviser while also providing the challenge needed to support the next stage of growth. This is a genuine opportunity to build something meaningful, influence business strategy at Board level and leave a lasting legacy. If you're an HR leader who enjoys working in fast-paced, operational environments and wants a role where you can genuinely shape the future of a business,

Practicus is partnering to recruit an HR Director for a growing PE-backed blue-collar business. You will build and transform HR from the ground up, leading a small team across multi-site operations and unionised environments. The role demands a strategic, commercially minded leader who can drive culture, EVP and workforce planning at Board level. Ideal candidates bring experience in fast-paced, operational settings and a track record of delivering measurable HR capability and change across sites.

Salary: OTE of £300k+ comprising basic of £135k to £175k and uncapped bonus + medium term equity potential Flexible working An award winning independent corporate finance advisory firm is looking for an ambitious Tax Partner to establish and lead its transactional tax offering. This is far more than another tax role. It's an opportunity to build a new service line within an established, highly profitable advisory business with an outstanding reputation in the lower mid-market M&A space. Backed by a strong flow of existing corporate finance work and an experienced partner group, you'll have the autonomy, platform and support to create something genuinely significant. The Opportunity You'll become the firm's lead transactional tax specialist, supporting a high performing corporate finance and due diligence team while growing a standalone tax advisory offering. There is already a substantial internal pipeline of work waiting to be delivered, giving you an immediate platform to build from while developing new client relationships and expanding the firm's market presence. This is a genuine partner track opportunity with clear long term progression and the ability to influence the future direction of the business. What You'll Be Doing You'll advise on a broad range of corporate transactions and tax advisory matters, including: Tax advice on acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and due diligence assignments Corporate tax structuring for transactions and NewCo formations HMRC clearances and technical tax planning Reviewing legal documentation from a tax perspective Employee share schemes and Employment Related Securities (ERS) EIS, SEIS and VCT planning and advance assurance applications Group restructurings, demergers and company share buy-backs Building relationships with private equity investors, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses Developing and growing the firm's transactional tax practice We're keen to speak with experienced transactional tax professionals who: Have extensive experience within a leading accountancy practice or specialist corporate finance boutique Have strong technical expertise across transactional tax Enjoy building client relationships and winning new work Have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to shape a growing practice Thrive in collaborative, partner-led environments Are commercially minded and motivated by building something of their own Experience advising owner managed businesses, private equity clients and mid-market transactions would be highly advantageous. This role offers a highly attractive performance led package designed to reward successful business builders. Alongside a competitive base salary, you'll benefit from: Significant uncapped bonus potential linked directly to performance A clearly defined route towards Equity Partnership Access to an established client base and immediate transaction pipeline Opportunities to work on domestic and international transactions Genuine influence over the growth of the business and service offering This is an entrepreneurial, collaborative firm where Partners are trusted to build, innovate and make an impact. Rather than inheriting bureaucracy, you'll inherit opportunity. You'll join a close knit team with an excellent reputation, consistent deal flow and ambitious plans for future growth making this an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. If you're an experienced Transactional Tax professional looking for a genuine Partner opportunity where you can build a practice, grow your market profile and be rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you.

Practicus is seeking an ambitious Transactional Tax Partner to establish and lead a new tax offering within its award-winning corporate finance advisory practice. You will join a high-performing team and shape a growing, standalone tax service with strategic cross-sell opportunities. This is a genuine partner-track role with strong support, an existing deal pipeline and potential for equity participation alongside a market-leading advisory group.

Practicus partners with a respected independent corporate finance advisory firm to appoint an experienced Corporate Finance Partner in the UK. This role offers genuine autonomy to build your own practice, influence strategy and potentially join the firm's leadership, with an OTE of £300k+ including a basic salary and uncapped bonus plus medium-term equity potential. You will originate and execute mid-market UK transactions (£10m-£40m), advising owner-managed businesses and leveraging a strong